God and Mammon by Charles Kingsley
GOD AND MAMMON is a novel by Charles Kingsley that explores the themes of religion, morality, and social class. The story follows the character of John Haddington, a clergyman who becomes embroiled in a conflict between his religious beliefs and his desire for wealth and status. Through the character's journey, Kingsley critiques the excesses of Victorian society and examines the tension between spirituality and materialism.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1847 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Social Commentary · 3,951 words
First lines
MATTHEW VI. 24. Ye cannot serve God and Mammon.
This is part of the Gospel for this Sunday; and a specially fit text for this day, which happens to be St Matthew's Day.
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1847 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Literary Fiction
- Length: 3,951 words
- Structure: 1 section, 32 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The book prominently features religious themes, particularly a focus on the conflict between devotion to God and the pursuit of wealth, which is encapsulated by the reference to 'Mammon' in the title.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative unfolds in the historical context of Victorian England, exploring social and religious changes of the period.
- Social Commentary — Kingsley utilizes his characters and plot to critique and offer insights into social and moral issues of his time, such as the dichotomy between wealth and faith.
- Literary Fiction — The book uses nuanced character development and thematic exploration, hallmarks of literary fiction. It prioritizes introspection and moral dilemmas over plot-driven storytelling.
Tags
religion · capitalism · morality · society · wealth · spirituality · ethics · materialism · Christianity · social criticism · philosophy · industrialization